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Memphis Grizzlies at Orlando Magic

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Matchup preview

Last season: too early in this one to read much from it

Matchup odds

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Who wins?

MEM

Season leaders, per game

ORL
The teams side by side: Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic compared, with league ranks
MEMStatORL
25–57Record45–37
Offense
-5.8, 24th in the leagueNet rating17th in the league, 0.6(better)
110.4, 25th in the leagueOffensive rating19th in the league, 112.6(better)
103.6, 5th in the leaguePace12th in the league, 102.0
53.3(better), 24th in the leagueeFG%25th in the league, 53.1
12.7, 22nd in the leagueTOV%13th in the league, 12.0(better)
24.7, 19th in the leagueOREB%18th in the league, 25.0(better)
0.251, 21st in the leagueFT rate2nd in the league, 0.311(better)
Defense
116.2, 23rd in the leagueDefensive rating12th in the league, 112.0(better)
56.2, 26th in the leagueOpp. eFG%17th in the league, 54.5(better)
12.8(better), 8th in the leagueOpp. TOV%12th in the league, 12.6
70.9, 29th in the leagueDREB%5th in the league, 75.6(better)
0.262(better), 15th in the leagueOpp. FT rate26th in the league, 0.285

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Zach EdeyQuestionable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    The young center has shown encouraging development during his first two seasons and still projects to receive significant frontcourt minutes. However, Memphis now possesses additional depth in the frontcourt, creating some uncertainty regarding lineup combinations. Injuries have limited Edey to 66 regular-season appearances through two years, so his health is a far bigger concern.

    Cost -2.5 per 100
  • Jaylen WellsQuestionable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    Wells' defensive ability and complementary skill set could help him carve out a role alongside the Grizzlies' established core. However, increased competition for minutes may make consistent opportunities more difficult to secure. In addition to Boozer, the Grizzlies also added forward Karim Lopez in the first round.

    Cost -0.3 per 100
  • Scotty Pippen Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    Pippen will have to gain clearance ahead of training camp after undergoing a toe procedure in March, but he certainly appears to be a winner of the team's offseason moves. Ty Jerome (ankle) poses a significant risk to Pippen's role, however, and the two guards figure to engage in a battle for the top role at the point this fall. Pippen is looking to bounce back following an injury-ruined 2025-25 campaign, during which he averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 21.2 minutes per game across 10 regular-season appearances (six starts).

  • Karim LopezQuestionable
    Report note

    Undisclosed

  • Walter Clayton Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    Clayton is still dealing with a sprained right knee and will end up missing the entirety of Summer League play. The 23-year-old guard will now turn his attention toward thre 2026-27 campaign, and he's expected to provide backcourt depth during his second season in the Association.

Orlando Magic

  • Franz WagnerProbable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.

    Cost -2.2 per 100
  • Jonathan IsaacProbable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    The Magic waived Isaac on June 27, but there was always mutual interest in a return. Across 52 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, Isaac produced averages of 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per contest before a left knee sprain sidelined him through the end of the season. He's likely going to be facing an uphill battle for playing time in 2026-27.

    Cost -0.3 per 100
  • Izaiyah NelsonQuestionable
    Report note

    Ankle

Key players · MEM: Memphis Grizzlies key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBASTLast 5Impact
Jerami Grant29.818.63.52.116.6 / 3.6 / 1.40.3
Jaylen Wells26.412.53.21.69.2 / 2.0 / 0.8-1.6
Cedric Coward25.813.65.92.815.2 / 3.2 / 1.81.7
Cam Spencer23.811.12.55.69.4 / 2.0 / 7.80.8
Kris Murray23.55.83.61.45.0 / 3.0 / 1.6-0.2
Key players · ORL: Orlando Magic key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBASTLast 5Impact
Paolo Banchero34.722.28.45.222.2 / 9.6 / 6.60.3
Desmond Bane33.620.14.14.116.0 / 3.2 / 3.21.9
Franz Wagner30.020.65.23.318.2 / 3.0 / 2.01.3
Anthony Black29.915.03.83.78.4 / 2.6 / 1.41.1
Wendell Carter Jr.29.411.87.42.08.6 / 5.8 / 1.41.4

Last five games

Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Apr 12 @ HOULost 101–132––
Apr 10 @ UTALost 101–147––
Apr 8 @ DENLost 119–136––
Apr 6 vs CLELost 126–142––
Apr 5 @ MILLost 115–131––
Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
May 3 @ DETLost 94–116––
May 1 vs DETLost 79–93––
Apr 29 @ DETLost 109–116––
Apr 27 vs DETWon 94–88––
Apr 25 vs DETWon 113–105––
Eastern Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBL10
6ATL4636.561146-4
7PHI4537.549156-4
8ORL4537.549157-3
9CHA4438.537166-4
10MIA4339.524175-5
Western Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBL10
11NOP2656.317381-9
12DAL2656.317383-7
13MEM2557.305391-9
14SAC2260.268423-7
15UTA2260.268421-9

Matchups by position

What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.

MEM attack against ORL defense
PlayerPTSREBAST
Guards51.5 (lg 49.8) , 6th in the league13.0 (lg 13.6) , 22nd in the league13.1 (lg 14.2) , 25th in the league
Forwards33.1 (lg 37.4) , 30th in the league14.3 (lg 15.3) , 24th in the league5.8 (lg 7.0) , 30th in the league
Centers10.1 (lg 10.7) , 19th in the league7.7 (lg 7.5) , 11th in the league1.8 (lg 1.9) , 15th in the league
ORL attack against MEM defense
PlayerPTSREBAST
Guards50.4 (lg 49.8) , 13th in the league13.7 (lg 13.6) , 13th in the league14.5 (lg 14.2) , 10th in the league
Forwards41.2 (lg 37.4) , 2nd in the league17.1 (lg 15.3) , 2nd in the league7.5 (lg 7.0) , 8th in the league
Centers11.4 (lg 10.7) , 8th in the league8.5 (lg 7.5) , 4th in the league2.3 (lg 1.9) , 6th in the league

The box score appears at tip-off.